UM Today Archives

April 20, 2020 —  There is an intimacy to studying ancient fingerprints, professor says, one that now seems more potent during a time of forced physical distancing

April 19, 2020 —  In an editorial on CBC News, Dr. Shiu-Yik Au, assistant professor of finance at the UM Asper School of Business, says that a pandemic is not the time to introduce austerity measures.

April 17, 2020 —  The current COVID-19 reality requires consideration of the safety of students and Public Health directives.

April 17, 2020 —  On April 22, we celebrate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. Although we cannot celebrate together in person, there are still a variety of ways to celebrate at home alongside the Office of Sustainability and others around the world.

April 17, 2020 —  A growing number of conspiracy theories have emerged through misinformation campaigns on how the new coronavirus originated. Virus expert Jason Kindrachuk busts those myths.

April 17, 2020 —  UM engineer designs simple clips to help more people have protective gear during COVID outbreak

April 17, 2020 —  Final exams are fast approaching and now is the time to start preparing. Create a study schedule, take care of yourself and put your best foot forward.

April 17, 2020 —  Whether in times of crisis or not, the constructive integration of scientific evidence into political decision-making strengthens policy initiatives, improves the quality of debate and leads to robust, cost-effective and successful outcomes for society.

April 17, 2020 —  Parenting can be tough at the best of times, but family life has changed dramatically during social isolation that’s been mandated by COVID-19. The good news is that children thrive in an incredible variety of settings.

April 17, 2020 —  Dr. Jillian Horton, recipient of the 2020 Association of Faculties of Medicine of Canada–Gold Humanism Award, talks about her passion for bringing greater humanity to medical practice